Give a New Look to your Garage Door

You've probably seen photos of completely transformed residential garages on social networks lately. Some of these photos show a garage converted into a training room, DIY workshop or even a playroom for children. You too, want to transform your garage? Before you start...The first thing to do is to establish your budget for your project. Also plan an amount for accessories.

Cleaning

I hope this first step does not discourage you too much. Cleaning is essential to start the transformation of your garage. This way, you will have a good idea of ​​the available space. For items that are no longer useful, consider donating them to a charity or organizing a garage sale. After cleaning, remember to contact your municipality to know the regulations in force and the permits necessary for the realization of such a project.

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The garage door

While transforming, think about changing your garage door! A garage door that blends well with your home's architectural style is aesthetically more appealing and increases the resale value of your home. You would like to change garage door, but you lack imagination? No problem! The company Garage offers its customers an online design center that allows you to create your garage door with the models, designs and colors offered.

Should I add windows to my garage door?

It all depends on the amount of natural light you want to have. Otherwise, it is also possible to install fluorescent fixtures or recessed luminaires to illuminate your garage.

Something to note for fenestration lovers living in cold or very hot regions: windows are not foolproof barriers against cold and heat. In this sense, if you add windows to your garage door, you may need to heat or cool your garage a bit more.

You want to be comfortable? Think about insulation and tightness.

A sealed and insulated garage door will allow you to be comfortable in your garage. For optimum insulation, prioritize insulated garage doors with polyurethane foam as this show the best thermal resistance factor. In addition, the polyurethane foam sticks to the walls of the door, which gives it a high resistance in compression and flexion.

Waterproofing is also something you should not neglect, even if the model you are looking for offers an excellent insulation factor. Also check the weather stripping at different places on the garage door and the possible presence of thermal bridges.

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Walls and floors

When it comes to floors, it's not the choices that are lacking on the market: epoxy paint, anti-stain tiles, modern permanent covering ... You'll be able to find something to suit your tastes and your budget!

For the walls, a stain resistant paint will work very well. Light colors give a sense of grandeur to a normally small room. Some homeowners install a 4-foot (1.2 m) exterior vinyl siding as a protective wall. If you want to hang objects on the wall, find out about pressed wood systems and PVC systems.

Tidying up

If you do not want your garage to become a mess, equip it with storage systems. Define your needs well before running to the store. Finally, read our next articles on storage.

The last, but not the least

Electricity and plumbing are often forgotten at the expense of more futile elements. You may need extra power outlets, a sink, or a toilet. Think well.

And that's all!

You're ready to begin the process of transforming your garage. However, you may have questions or need expert advice on the garage door. In this case, contact us. Tell us about your project: we will be very happy to advise you the best products and accessories to facilitate its realization. We can also help you design your future garage door using our design center. Subsequently, we will send you an email submission including all relevant details related to the desired product as well as the alternatives offered.